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Music : Perpetual Motion
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Perpetual Motion from: Sony Imports Childrens Toy Shop Price: CDN$ 12.99 Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0696998961029 Label: Sony Imports Manufacturer: Sony Imports Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Imports Release Date: April 03, 2006 Running Time: 58 minutes Studio: Sony Imports Sales Rank: 11654 MPN: 89610 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: From Amazon.co.uk: Bela Fleck is one of the greatest five-string banjo players performing today. Beginning in the 1970s, he honed his lightning-fast chops performing bluegrass, then moved on to contemporary jazz and fusion sounds. With this album, he broadens his horizons once again by performing an entire programme of classical-music transcriptions. Reminiscent of classical-guitar albums by John Williams (who makes a guest appearance here), the disc traverses a wide repertoire--from Chopin mazurkas to Bach's Two and Three Part Inventions. Throughout, Fleck displays a feathery touch on his banjo, and his instrument offers a pleasant, brassy tone with very little twang. The technique he displays on Perpetual Motion is astounding and a refreshing change of pace from the smooth grooves found on the banjoist's Flecktones recordings. The arrangements are generally minimalist and understated, but violinist Joshua Bell, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile and percussionist Evelyn Glennie join in on this ground-breaking disc. Bluegrass purists may be disappointed, but classical fans will be astounded by how perfectly natural Fleck's banjo sounds on these works. --Jason Verlinde Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Stunning!. . . Fans of classical music and the banjo will both be stunned by this CD. Period. . . . Rating: - WowFleck wins 5 stars for his cross over success with "Perpetual Motion." This is an excellent collection from the eclectic blue grass banjo master. His success at Bach's "Prelude" (#11) is sublime. His attack on Scarlatti's Sonata in C makes him the Sun Tzu of the instrument. Also, his interplay with Evelyn Glennie on the marimba is very appealing. Josua Bell, Gary Hoffman, Chris Thile, John Williams and the other excellent musicians take this to the top. This is a milestone step forward for music. Rating: - Stunning!I am an absolute classical music purists. I am often upset by hearing Bach played on piano, since he never composed for the instrument, so that should tell you how narrow-minded I am about classical music. My attention was drawn to this album when I heard the Bach cello suite on NPR one day. It is a late Bach piece, and in my opinion the single piece that does the cello more justice than any other. It is simply a splendid piece. When the announcer introduced Bela Fleck, of all people to be playing it, I was skeptical to say the least, but I opened my ears and listened. Within seconds of the downbeat, I foundmyself in some of the most amazing playing on an instrument for which I have rarely had any respect. Not only does he play every ... Read More: Rating:  - Excellent concept and great banjo, but...Well, it's not news that Bela Fleck is a banjo virtuoso. And the fact that he has adapted the banjo to the Classical genre is nothing less than awsome. The music on this CD is absolutely superb and unique. However, what would make the selections even better, in my opinion, would be if Fleck used more accompaniment, perhaps even being backed by a full orchestra. The banjo, being a tenor instrument, needs bass to balance it out. Some of the selections have adequate bass, but most do not. Some have no instrumentation at all other than Fleck's banjo. Somehow, it lacks depth. Still, I can't help but recommend this CD, especially to Bela Fleck fans. It's really something special. Rating: - Smiling BachThis is just a wonderful collection. It was very risky, I think, for Bela Fleck to stretch himself and try his hand at a "classical" repertoire that he wasn't familiar with. I don't see how anyone could see this CD as anything but a victorious effort. The J.S.Bach pieces are especially good, because I think that Fleck does a wonderful job of keeping their original "flavor." Bach was a master (probably THE master) of baroque counterpoint and fugues, and it seems like the banjo really lends itself to those kinds of interweaving melodies. Edgar Meyer is the best "cross-over" string player (folk/classical music) that I know of. How cool is it that he plays piano with Fleck on the Tchaikovsky piece?! (Note: one reviewer ... Read More: |
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